Bus Drivers’ Strike
Around the World in 8 Minutes: Workers mobilize for rights in South Africa, the US and the UK
In this week’s episode, we will look at three strikes organized by essential workers in South Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom.
London bus drivers go on strike protesting pay cuts
Bus drivers at the bus service operator RATP in London protested the company’s attempt to implement pay cuts in the garb of the COVID-19 crisis that could see some of the drivers lose up to 2,500 Pounds (3039.57 USD) a year
- Boric appoints new Chilean ambassador to Venezuela
- Around 200 Palestinians forcefully displaced from West Bank village by Israel
- Several US Congress members sign letter criticizing Paypal for discriminating against Palestinians
- Prominent Algerian opposition leader Karim Tabbou placed under judicial supervision after brief arrest
- Venezuela and Brazil formally restore ties
